Laterality coding in ICD-10-CM shows that the classification system can
A) increase reimbursement.
B) inform the insurance carrier that both sides of the body were affected.
C) capture which side of the body is being coded.
D) eliminate the need for two codes if both sides of the body are affected.

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Laterality coding in ICD-10-CM is used to specify which side of the body is affected, enhancing the precision of the diagnosis coding.

Laterality Coding in ICD-10-CM Shows That the Classification System Can